A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4376548 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4378595 epoch_slot_no: 15395 block_no: 4376371 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-07-03 11:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc60835294eee3fd8c89fb9415004b2d3153a722e795a81d3ffe090f4e1570c6Block Operator
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